Chapter 52

　　Celeste was caught off guard by Jeremy's sudden movement. 　　Without warning, his strong hands grasped her shoulders, and she was spun around. Her back was slammed against the cold wall. Before she could wince in pain, Jeremy's weight was right on her. His right hand held her shoulder in a vice-like grip, his fingers digging into her flesh with enough force to leave bruises. 　　Celeste's heart raced as she stared straight into Jeremy's eyes. 　　For a moment, she was paralyzed, unable to move or speak. It was only when Jeremy's grip tightened that she found the strength to struggle and fight back. "Jeremy, let me go! You're hurting me!" 　　Jeremy snapped out of his trance, releasing her immediately and backing away. 　　Celeste rubbed her shoulder. It was not so painful, but the sensation of his grip lingered. She kept her eyes on Jeremy, wary of any sudden movements. 　　"Sorry," Jeremy returned to his stuttering self again, then muttered to himself in a low voice. "Guess my wolf just hates